- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–670 reading and writing, 560–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–30 composite
- Average net price: $28,925 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Juniata College reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Juniata College reviews each application.
Juniata College GPA requirements
Juniata College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Juniata College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Juniata College acceptance rate
Juniata College admitted 2,193 of 2,779 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Juniata College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, with 1,242 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Juniata College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 23 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1227 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Juniata College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Juniata College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,925 a year at Juniata College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Juniata College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Juniata College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Juniata College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Juniata College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–670 in reading and writing and 560–650 in math; ACT composite 22–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Juniata College?
No. Juniata College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 29% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Juniata College look for?
Juniata College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Juniata College accept?
Juniata College's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,193 of 2,779 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Juniata College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Juniata College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Juniata College?
A lot: Juniata College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Juniata College if a parent went there?
No. Juniata College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Juniata College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Juniata College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Juniata College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,925 a year at Juniata College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Juniata CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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